Where to Eat in France: the 5 Best Private Food Tours

1.Paris Private Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 265 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $140Our pick

Spend about three hours walking Paris with a private English-speaking guide and tasting six or 10 food and drink selections. Expect Pletzl, Hotel de Ville, Viaduc des Arts, quiche Lorraine, crêpes, pastries, cheese, macarons, and more. Guides such as Alpha, Gelsomina, Alexia, and Zoltan tailor the route to your tastes and dietary needs.

“Our party enjoyed Andrea for different reasons. Overall - if you want to have a neighborhood history tour with a few little snacks - this is for you. He personalized the experience and met us at a spot close to our air b n b. We were surprised that we had the chance to sit down at the creperie.”

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2.Montmartre Private Food Walking Tour With Locals: The 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 142 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $223

Spend about three hours eating and walking uphill through Montmartre with a private local host. Expect 10 hand-picked food and drink tastings, including classics such as quiche Lorraine and crêpes, plus neighborhood stories and stops near Place du Tertre and Sacré-Cœur. Hosts have included Maxime, Iza, Alpha, Jay, and Bibiana.

“Food was great, however our private group was left disappointed with overall experience. First of all, our guide, Maxime, was late. His English was not something you would expect from a guide. As mentioned, food was delicious, however the order of the whole tour was somewhat not right. The tour started with a dessert, then quiche, then oysters, macaroons, then crepes, then red wine, cheese and ham. Stomach did not felt well after this experience. You might think that this is a local way to eat, but is it really? Moreover, one of the places that we were supposed to visit was closed. Plan B was arranged on the spot,…”

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3.Paris Private Food Tour – Taste 8+ French Classics in Le Marais

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $289Top rated

Spend about three and a half hours eating through Le Marais with a private English-speaking guide such as Antoine or David. You will visit medieval houses, Mariage Frères, the Jewish quarter, the National Archives, and Marché des Enfants Rouges while sampling pastry, croque-monsieur, cheese, falafel, macarons, chocolate, wine, and a mystery dish.

“David was so kind, fun and hospitable. He made all the secret food stops memorable. He was so kind and made us all feel so welcome! Highly recommend!”

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4.Lyon Old Town Private Food Tour with 6 French Delicacies & Wines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $404

Spend about 3.5 hours with a private guide such as Nathalie, Anna, Rosie, or Sibylle, tasting Lyon specialties while walking from Temple du Change through Vieux Lyon to Place Bellecour. Expect charcuterie, cheese, wine, praline brioche, a bouchon meal, coffee, and two secret treats, with plenty of local stories along the way.

“Anna was great! She was very pleasant and spoke Spanish very well. She explained everything in detail. A must do in Lyon!”

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5.Paris: Private Food and Wine Tour in Le Marais

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 47 reviews · 3 hours · from $196

Join a private local guide for four food stops in Le Marais, with charcuterie, French dishes, tapas, dessert, three glasses of wine, and a crepe at Place des Vosges. Guides such as Susan, Pablo, Diana, and Achraf have earned strong praise for their warmth and local insight. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options can be arranged.

“Pablo led us through a delightful afternoon! First, he was patient with our late arrival, then showed us through the Larai district with fun conversation, lots of local knowledge, and a yummy choice of foods! Seamless experience all round”

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